Argan, practices and know-how concerning the argan tree
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Argan paste making
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Morocco
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955
Inscription history
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2014 (14nd session)
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Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.), which is indigenous to Morocco and southwestern Algeria.[1][2] In Morocco, argan oil is used to dip bread at breakfast or to drizzle on couscous or pasta. It is also used for cosmetic purposes.[3][4]
^"Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels". GRIN Taxonomy, US Department of Agriculture. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
^Kouidri, M.; Saadi, A. K.; Noui, A. (2014). "Physicochemical Study and Composition of Argania spinosa Oil from Two Regions of Algeria". Chemistry of Natural Compounds. 50 (2): 346–348. doi:10.1007/s10600-014-0949-1. S2CID 36309638.
^Khallouki, F; Younos, C; Soulimani, R; Oster, T; Charrouf, Z; Spiegelhalder, B; Bartsch, H; Owen, RW (2003). "Consumption of argan oil (Morocco) with its unique profile of fatty acids, tocopherols, squalene, sterols and phenolic compounds should confer valuable cancer chemopreventive effects". European Journal of Cancer Prevention. 12 (1): 67–75. doi:10.1097/00008469-200302000-00011. PMID 12548113. S2CID 12350686.
^Charrouf, Zoubida; Guillaume, Dominique (2008). "Argan Oil: Occurrence, Composition and Impact on Human Health". European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 110 (7): 632. doi:10.1002/ejlt.200700220.
Arganoil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.), which is indigenous to Morocco and southwestern Algeria. In...
processing. The oil is called arganoil. In medieval Arabic pharmacological sources, the tree is known as harjān, a distortion of the Berber word argan. The leaves...
conformation. Arganoil originates from Morocco and is known for a conditioning effect that leaves hair soft and relieves frizz.[citation needed] Avocado oil is...
cuisine. It consists of arganoil, almonds and honey. The almonds are toasted, which are then crushed and kneaded with honey and arganoil. Amlou is usually...
castor oil. Other oils that are commonly used are jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, arganoil, rosehip oil, sunflower oil, Safflower oil, and grapeseed...
aroma like baked apples. He equates the fruit, the seeds of which produce Arganoil, with Plato's account of Atlantean fruits "which afford liquid and solid...
are mostly of Berber origin. Fishing, tourism, and the production of Arganoil being the main source of income. In recent years, tourism has been increasing...
of various ingredients, such as jojoba oil, arganoil, coconut oil, grape seed oil, hempseed oil and castor oil that are used to address specific beard...
conscience" and the main ingredient of the skincare and cosmetics is fair trade arganoil, grown and harvested by co-ops of Moroccan women. Beyond her business...
spread made of almond paste, arganoil, and honey. Almond paste is also mixed with toasted flour and among others, honey, olive oil or butter, anise, fennel...
Technology, Third Edition. CRC Press. pp. 687–. ISBN 978-1-4200-6968-6. "Arganoil as a geographic indication". www1.american.edu. Archived from the original...
fatty acids. Apricot oil, similar to almond oil, which it resembles. Used in cosmetics. Apple seed oil, high in linoleic acid. Arganoil, from the seeds of...
Tomasz; Załęska, Izabela (April 2019). "The Properties and Application of ArganOil in Cosmetology". European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 121...
Mediterranean cuisine and the hotel also had a piano bar and health complex with arganoil massage facilities. The Royal Grill restaurant was renovated in the early...
red bell peppers, eggplants, garlic, and oil Amlu – Moroccan spread of arganoil, almonds, and honey Bacon jam Bean dip – sometimes used as a spread Beer...
derives from Latin linum 'flax', and oleum 'oil', reflecting the fact that it was first isolated from linseed oil. In 1844, F. Sacc, working at the laboratory...
vanillic acid (1616±94 mg/kg). It is one of the main natural phenols in arganoil.[citation needed] It is also found in wine and vinegar. Vanillic acid...
oils or leave-in-conditioner is a matter of preference. A light oil spray, such as ArganOil, works well with crochet braids, since it is light and deep moisturizing...
signified with a "Real Mark". The company uses natural ingredients, such as arganoil and ginseng root extract, in its products, which are tested on human hair...
low in fat and high in protein.[citation needed] Emu oil Snake oil Coconut oilArganoil Tea tree oil Williams, W. (1878). Journal of the Society of Arts...
Officially Redken's Mane Girl". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2017-11-01. "All Soft ArganOil Shampoo won the 2020 Award of Earth Defender". A.A. Environment Possibility...
participants enjoy dishes such as tagula, made of barley with smen and arganoil, and berkukes, a dish prepared with vegetables and pasta in the form of...
flour is also mixed with, among other ingredients, almond paste, honey, arganoil, anise, fennel, and sesame seeds to make "sellou" (also called "zamita"...
Glycerin for moisture, 2% Pro-Vitamin B5 for hair strength, and 0.5% ArganOil for shine. The base consists of 85% water, along with natural fragrances...
Wayback Machine [dead link] Argan-related traditions on Unesco website Archived 6 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine Argan tree Archived 24 December 2016...
millstone - Volubilis The argan tree is a woodland species endemic to southwest Morocco. The technical environment of the argan mill covers its range. It's...
traditional town where you can find various and varied local products: arganoil, Moroccan pottery, slippers, etc. But Mirleft is above all renowned for...
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